Ritalin and Using Chemical Solutions

[Maricel Evasco]

Do you think America is an over medicated society?

 

YES. There seems to be a pill or chemical for every ailment and condition on the planet. I understand the pharmaceutical industry has vested interest putting those pills on the market, but in the long run they are harming the consumers. Now, they've resorted to harming the children using chemical solutions particularly those with ADD and ADHD.

 

Ritalin, the prescribed medication for ADD ADHD, has become commonplace. Ritalin mimics cocaine without the addiction factor. I find it highly ironic that a country that goes out of its way to push Anti Drugs campaign would turn a blind eye to Ritalin (a hard drug) being foisted down children's throat. My son's best friend has to take it and he often fights w.his mother about his neglect to use it.

 

Why is there a growing prevalence of kids with ADD and ADHD today? particularly in the US?

How do you feel about chemical solutions?

[Maricel Evasco]

I remember a year ago taking Wanda's suggestion on using the issues in the documentary  FOOD Inc as research topics for my kids. In their research, many students mentioned how the food we eat can adversely affect our health.

 

I also remember a girl in my college who became a vegetarian because of her dad who had severe health issues and was looking to find a way to alleviate them. He became a vegetarian and most of his health issues went away.

 

We take it for granted that food plays a huge role in our physical and emotional well being. It can affect our moods and moods do affect performance. I'm glad Michelle Obama is pushing the healthy lunch campaign. In NYC, there are no soda or candy machines anywhere in the schools. Most schools use whole wheat rather than white bread in kids' lunches.